Dimasa Kachari damsels present their traditional dance at the Bishu festival celebration at Bamunpukhuri ‘A’ village, Dimapur, on Tuesday, January 27. (Morung Photo)
Dimapur: Bishu, the post harvest festival of Dimasa Kachari tribe, was held at Bamunpukhuri ‘A’ village amidst much pomp and gaiety. The celebration was graced by Bhupen Hasnu, an executive member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, Diphu, and Dhiren Difoe, Deputy Secretary of the department of Land Resources, Nagaland, as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively.
The two guests encouraged the Dimasa people to preserve and protect the age-old practices of the tribe. The guests encouraged the youths to uphold the culture and tradition of the tribe, besides extending Bishu greetings to the gathering.
Special guest Azheto Zhimomi, MLA of Dimapur III A/C, in his short speech reminded the Dimasa people to practice their culture, tradition and dialect since it was their identity. Also stressing on the need to use own dialects in festivals, and said that it would have a positive impact on the society and the tribe in particular. He also donated a sum of Rs.25,000 to the youths for carrying out various activities.
The festival was jointly organised by three adjoining villages including Darogajan and Bamunpukhuri ‘A’ and ‘B’. The highlights of the celebration included cultural dances, songs and indigenous games. The programme was also attended by DMC member Vikheho Zhimo and Congress members of Dimapur III A/C.
The two guests encouraged the Dimasa people to preserve and protect the age-old practices of the tribe. The guests encouraged the youths to uphold the culture and tradition of the tribe, besides extending Bishu greetings to the gathering.
Special guest Azheto Zhimomi, MLA of Dimapur III A/C, in his short speech reminded the Dimasa people to practice their culture, tradition and dialect since it was their identity. Also stressing on the need to use own dialects in festivals, and said that it would have a positive impact on the society and the tribe in particular. He also donated a sum of Rs.25,000 to the youths for carrying out various activities.
The festival was jointly organised by three adjoining villages including Darogajan and Bamunpukhuri ‘A’ and ‘B’. The highlights of the celebration included cultural dances, songs and indigenous games. The programme was also attended by DMC member Vikheho Zhimo and Congress members of Dimapur III A/C.
